BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Bachelor's degree at Westminster
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Westminster is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), meeting the CIOB Education Framework.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Westminster, based in Marylebone Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Architecture graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 85% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Architecture, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 75% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 5 modules
- Building MaterialsCore
Module details
The module focuses on understanding building materials used in construction, such as concrete, steel, timber, and masonry. Students will learn about the properties and sustainable applications of these materials, enabling them to make informed selections based on environmental impact, cost and performance.
- Construction Technology and Services (Building)Core
Module details
This module provides students with a comprehensive understanding of domestic construction principles within the built environment. You will explore performance requirements for simple buildings, alternative construction approaches, and techniques associated with domestic construction. Emphasis is placed on analysing structural and functional needs and recognising the importance of sustainable construction practices. By the end of the module, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to
- Design PracticeCore
Module details
The aim of the module is to provide an introduction to the key skills for the Architectural Technologist in professional practice. These key skills are the ability to explore digital advances, technologies and processes that are, and will, change the way the construction industry operates, including the recognised stages of taking architectural design from conception to completion. Identification and examination of wellbeing throughout the learning journey and into professional design practice a
- Design Studio 1Core
Module details
This module offers an introduction to the principles and skills of design, in particular and encourages you to explore humanity and sustainability design issues in architecture. You will be introduced to the architectural movement, development, and locality through historical chronological lines. You'll explore, practice and demonstrate a level of capacity for traditional craft skills, such as hand drawing and model making, from small to large scale. Essential CAD (Computer Aided Design), measur
- Technologies of Architecture 1Core
Module details
The aim of the module is to introduce you to basic theoretical passive design principles and climatic considerations in Architectural Technology, and to encourage practical application of the theories to their own design development, with physical experimentation and evaluation, providing clear synthesis with other design-based modules.
Year 2 5 modules
- Construction Engineering TechnologyCore
Module details
This module focuses on broadening students understanding of construction technology, with emphasis on medium to large scale projects. You will learn the construction principles and practices associated with multi storey and long span buildings while applying the building regulations throughout. The module particularly emphasises earthwork and frame support, substructure, superstructure, types of cladding, and how to maintain, refurbish and retrofit these types of structure to extend their useful
- Design Studio 2Core
Module details
You'll respond to a 'live' studio project brief of medium scale, develop a proposal informed by your critical and experimental responses to client needs, precedent research and analysis of the site, and design an architectural response; initially at Planning Application stage, leading to a more technical set of working drawing proposals.
- Procurement, Tendering and Contract ManagementCore
Module details
This module is designed to develop expertise in the construction industry's strategic and practical aspects of procurement, tendering, and contract management. The module covers advanced topics, including sustainable procurement strategies, tender preparation and evaluation, and effective contract administration, emphasising contemporary issues, legal frameworks, and dispute resolution. The module will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills, preparing you for the challenges of a compe
- Structural PrinciplesCore
Module details
The module offers a detailed understanding of structural principles, focusing on how beams, columns, trusses, and frames perform under static and dynamic loads. You'll gain the ability to analyse structural behaviour, assess material properties, and utilize design principles aligned with British Standards and Eurocodes. The module highlights the use of sustainable materials, lightweight design, and efficient structural solutions. Through lectures, lab work, and site visits, you will link theoret
- Technologies of Architecture 2Core
Module details
The aim of the module is to develop your understanding and application of passive design principles and climatic considerations in Architectural Technology, and to enhance practical application of the theories to their own design development. Further to the basic knowledge already attained in the Level 4 Technologies of Architecture 1 module, you'll explore more complex principles of an industrial or commercial scale, through physical making, testing and analysis to demonstrate a critical analys
Year 3 5 modules
- Deep RetrofittingCore
Module details
The Deep Retrofitting module focuses on the comprehensive changes necessary to achieve deep retrofit standards, significantly reducing energy consumption in buildings to meet national climate change targets. It compares low-energy building methodologies such as BREEAM, Passivhaus (including Enerphit), and AECB standards. Students will critically review the built environment's impact on carbon emissions, analyse whole-building retrofitting considerations, and explore the unintended consequences o
- Design Studio 3Core
Module details
In this module, you'll undertake a detailed design and technical study of the principal elements leading to the materialisation of a scheme from the development of a design concept. You'll explore a range of representation techniques including hand drawing, physical modelling and the use of 2D and 3D CAD for drafting, modelling and visualisations. The module will also address issues pertinent to regulation and will follow the RIBA plan of work for building design and the construction process.
- Professional PracticeCore
Module details
This module introduces you to the industry requirements for graduate Architectural Technologists and builds on your previous learning to place Architectural Technology within the wider architectural profession. You'll explore current and emerging economic, social, political, technological, and environmental influences, alongside the role of professional bodies, professional ethics, and codes of conduct. The module also supports you in developing your career planning and professional identity.
- Sustainable and Innovative ConstructionCore
Module details
This module focuses on current construction issues, exploring sustainable and innovative techniques, technologies and materials.
- Sustainable Design and Technology Research ProjectCore
Module details
In this module, you'll choose an area of interest related to sustainable design and/or technology, linked to your final year design project, and conduct research drawn from a variety of sources, offering a balanced line of argument and up to date relevant references from industry.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
In Year 1, you'll build foundations through design studio work, learning to design through drawing, making and critique, alongside architectural history and theory spanning from antiquity to contemporary urbanism, and an introduction to how buildings are constructed and what materials hold them together. Year 2 develops this with more complex design briefs that engage context, users and regulation, alongside environmental design and structural principles in real buildings, plus digital representation through CAD, BIM and visualisation workflows. You'll usually encounter specialisations such as RIBA Part 1 preparation, sustainable design, urban design, and portfolio development as you progress. In Year 3, you'll undertake a major design project (the RIBA Part 1 centrepiece), study professional practice, how architects work within contracts and ethics, and complete a written dissertation on an architectural question of your choice.
Who it's for
This course suits those with A-level qualifications or equivalent. Recent entrants typically held A-levels, with most accepted students arriving with a UCAS tariff between 96 and 111 points. You'll study in English and commit to full-time study over three years. The course is designed for those seeking a career in architectural technology and the built environment, combining technical knowledge with professional practice.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time BSc (Hons) degree in Architectural Technology at the University of Westminster, a public university founded in 1838 based at Marylebone Campus in London. Taught in English, the course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), meeting their respective education frameworks. The University holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023, and as a recognised UK degree-awarding body, your degree is nationally recognised.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 80% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
| a Baccalaureate | 5% |
| a foundation course | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code K130). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Westminster →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Architecture graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £26,500 | £25,000 – £30,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £24,500 | £20,500 – £29,500 | 55 |
| 5 years after | £31,000 | £24,500 – £37,000 | 90 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in architecture · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Architecture nationally
National figures for Architecture graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Architecture courses at the same study level.
Compared with 228 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsSOC 2020 245 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £45,972
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsSOC 2020 31 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,828
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Customer service occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsSOC 2020 214 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £32,574
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 25; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Architecture graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Architecture graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Architecture practices
- Property developers
- Local-authority planning
- Construction firms
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Architecture graduates.
Architecture Design Lead EMEANeko HealthArchitecture Director - Data CentresAECOMArchitecture Managing Consultant: Consumer & Manufacturing GrowthAstro Studios, Inc.Architecture Lead on Equipment ManagementAirbusArchitecture - Senior Solutions Architect - IT1Parkdean Resorts UK LimitedArchitecture Managing Consultant, Consumer & ManufacturingPA ConsultingIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £26,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.1 out of 10: NSS 67.7% · in work or study 75% · continued 70%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Westminster
Architecture, building and planning across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Marylebone Campus
8,622 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Architecture right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Westminster from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,600 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Westminster’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Westminster and gov.uk before you apply.
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